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OPENING PRAYER

Leader: In the name of the Father...

All: Amen.
Leader: Let us pray:
Dear Heavenly Father, Source of Love, Comforter of the
Afflicted,
be with us tonight as we journey in the footsteps of Jesus
as he goes to his suffering and death.
As we reflect on the suffering of Jesus,
help us to feel the pain and humiliation that he felt,
so that we may be moved by the great sacrifice he made
for all humanity.
Send us your Spirit to enter into our hearts
so that with compassion
we may listen and respond to the plight of others
who carry burdens, crosses, despair, and loss of dignity.
Send your Spirit to be with us as we travel this journey
together.
Awaken our hearts
that we may accept your challenge to create the world
anew.
We ask this in the name of Jesus your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
as one God, forever and ever.
All: Amen.

THE 1ST STATION: JESUS IS CONDEMNED TO DEATH

Leader: We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you

All (genuflect): Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the
world.
Leader: After Jesus was arrested, he was taken before the Sanhedrin,
where the chief priests testified against him. Finally, the high priest
asked Jesus, Have you no answer to what these men testify against
you? Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One? Jesus said, I
am... Then they sentenced him to death.
Reflection Reader:
Jesus was condemned to death because of who he was. He was
punished with the penalty of death not for what he did, but for who he
was.
Every day there are those who are quick to judge others in our society.
Like Jesus, they are condemned today for who they are: the poor, the
marginalized, and even those who are just a little different. Racism,
discrimination, homophobia, and exclusion condemn people to a social
death because people are too comfortable to let go of current closedminded conceptions.
When the Sanhedrin questioned Jesus about who he was, Jesus did not
deny himself. Sometimes when others judge or mock us we quickly
abandon our true selves to avoid condemnation.
Jesus died for our sins, not his own. Even in the face of the harshest
injustices we need to be true to ourselves. We need to realize that we
must keep exclusion and prejudice from condemning innocent people.
We need to begin to recognize that all people are valuable because we
are all Gods children.
(Moment of silence)
Leader: Your attitude must be that of Christ, who humbled himself
All: ...obediently accepting death, even death on a cross.
SONG: WAY OF THE CROSS
Refrain:
We carry the saving cross through the roads of the world,
Through the alleys of poverty and misery
Marching to a dawning day, to freedom and victory
To Gods life and endless glory
Verse:
Christ of the poor, condemned though innocent
He leads the way of the cross
(Repeat Refrain)
THE 2ND STATION: JESUS TAKES UP HIS CROSS

Leader: We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you

All (genuflect): Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the
world.
Leader: Jesus was brought to Pilate, who had Jesus scourged. They
wrapped him in a purple cloak and placed a crown of thorns on his
head. Pilate brought Jesus back out to the crowd, who screamed,
Crucify him! Crucify him! In the end, Pilate handed him over to be
crucified. Jesus was led away, and carrying the cross by himself, went
out to what is called the Place of the Skull, Golgotha.
Reflection Reader:
Everyone has burdens. Whether they are large or small, burdens are
present in our lives. Some individuals carry a heavy load on their
shoulders. For example, the poor suffer endlessly because of their lack
of food, shelter, and medicine. People in developing countries suffer
from disease and famine. Thousands of innocent people die each day
as a result of poverty. Some countries, experiencing war, have to deal
with corrupt governments, causing their citizens to suffer. These
people have huge burdens that weigh down on them both physically
and mentally.
Other people are afflicted with burdens that stem from everyday life.
Families everywhere often struggle to make ends meet. Children go to
school and are bullied and tormented because of their clothes, their
race, or their sexual orientation. Students worry about their grades and
getting into college. Parents worry about their kids, and if they are
hanging out with the wrong crowd. Some people have to deal with drug
addiction. Although these burdens may seem insignificant compared to
the huge burdens people around the world carry, they still affect each
individual, constantly weighing them down.
As Catholics, we are called to help one another with the struggles we
have and to help each other carry the crosses we all bear.
(Moment of Silence)
Leader: Your attitude must be that of Christ, who humbled himself
All: ...obediently accepting death, even death on a cross.
SONG: WAY OF THE CROSS
Refrain:
We carry the saving cross through the roads of the world,
Through the alleys of poverty and misery
Marching to a dawning day, to freedom and victory
To Gods life and endless glory
Verse:
Christ, sent by God, obedient to the Fathers will
He leads the way of the cross

(Repeat Refrain)
THE 3RD STATION: JESUS FALLS THE FIRST TIME
Leader: We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you
All (genuflect): Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the
world.
Leader: Carrying the heavy wooden cross alone, Jesus stumbled and
fell under its massive weight. Already bruised and wounded from the
earlier scourging, the pain he experienced must have been unbearable.
Yet he got to his feet again and continued his journey towards his
death.
Reflection Reader:
Jesus knows there is death at the end of this journey. He is carrying our
crosses and offering his life so that we might have new life and be
raised up in the end.
Under the massive weight of the cross Jesus fell. Many people today
are crushed by natural or financial hardships, and unequal distribution
of resources and medicine. These inequities stifle the development of
individuals and nations. Poverty, disease, and human suffering all take
their toll on people of the world.
The Good News calls us to refocus our priorities. Jesus started his
journey alone, but he wont finish it alone. We are called to help those
who have stumbled and fallen. This is our duty as brothers and sisters
in Christ. Our job is to help others with our resources, our compassion,
and our prayers. No one should suffer alone.
(Moment of Silence)
Leader: Your attitude must be that of Christ, who humbled himself
All: ...obediently accepting death, even death on a cross.
SONG: WAY OF THE CROSS
Refrain:
We carry the saving cross through the roads of the world,
Through the alleys of poverty and misery
Marching to a dawning day, to freedom and victory
To Gods life and endless glory
Verse:
Christ, Bread of Life, the self-giving Lord of all
He leads the way of the cross
(Repeat Refrain)

THE 4TH STATION: JESUS MEETS HIS MOTHER

Leader: We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you
All ( genuflect): Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the
world.
Leader: While slowly trudging up the path to Golgotha, Jesus met his
mother, Mary. Marys heart was filled with grief as she watched her
only child suffering as he did, being lead out to be crucified, yet there
was little she could do for him. She could only be near him in his last
hours.
Reflection Reader:
What is it like to see a member of your family in pain? What must it be
like for a mother to see her son in so much anguish and not be able to
do anything to help?
There are millions of parents around the world who must face the
hardship of losing a child. They must watch their kids lose vitality from
AIDS, malaria, TB, hunger, malnourishment, lack of clean water, and
cancer. Many ultimately watch their children die because simple
medicines or programs were not available to them. This basic human
right to life has been violated over and over again in our world.
Marys love for Jesus was unfailing and unwavering, much like our
parents love for us. How much do we take our families love and gifts
to us for granted? Do we realize all the sacrifices that they make for us,
and their love and constant support? They are there for us in the happy
times, the depressing times, the boring times, and the joyous times.
Our parents chose life for us.
Let us, like Mary, be supportive to all people, especially vulnerable
children who cant help themselves.
(Moment of Silence)
Leader: Your attitude must be that of Christ, who humbled himself
All: ...obediently accepting death, even death on a cross.
SONG: WAY OF THE CROSS
Refrain:
We carry the saving cross through the roads of the world,
Through the alleys of poverty and misery
Marching to a dawning day, to freedom and victory

To Gods life and endless glory

Verse:
Christ, son of Mary, immolated for all of us
He leads the way of the cross
(Repeat Refrain)
THE 5TH STATION: SIMON HELPS JESUS CARRY HIS CROSS
Leader: We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you
All (genuflect): Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the
world.
Leader: The massive cross that Jesus was forced to carry soon wore
him out. Simon of Cyrene, a field hand passing by, was enlisted to help
Jesus. With his aid, Jesus was able to continue on his path towards
Golgotha.
Reflection Reader:
This is where Simons life story becomes part of Jesus story. Simon was
simply walking by when he was called on to carry the cross. He
certainly didnt plan to do it, and perhaps didnt want to do it, but he
did help Jesus carry the cross.
Today, we are called to help others carry their crosses as well. We are
called to be a symbol of Jesus love. From acts of charity to works of
justice, we are the Simons of the world. In a society marred by the
deepening division between the rich and the poor, we need to keep
Jesus words concerning the final judgment in the forefront of our
hearts: When I was hungry did you feed me? When I was thirsty did
you give me something to drink?
We need to keep in mind that loving our neighbour has a global
dimension to it in our interdependent world. Compassion can lead the
way to social change. Social change can create a whole new way of
living for our world. We must be bearers of the good news to a world in
need. By being the presence of Christ in the world, our life story
becomes part of Jesus story.
(Moment of Silence)
Leader: Your attitude must be that of Christ, who humbled himself
All: ...obediently accepting death, even death on a cross.
SONG: WAY OF THE CROSS
Refrain:
We carry the saving cross through the roads of the world,
Through the alleys of poverty and misery

Marching to a dawning day, to freedom and victory

To Gods life and endless glory
Verse:
Christ, humble servant, aided by Simon
He leads the way of the cross
(Repeat Refrain)

THE 6TH STATION: VERONICA WIPES THE FACE OF JESUS

Leader: We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you
All (genuflect): Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the
world.
Leader: While travelling along the path to Golgotha, Jesus met
Veronica. Seeing how hot and tired Jesus was, she reached out to wipe
his face with her veil. As soon as she took the cloth away from his face,
she noticed that an image of him remained on her veil.
Reflection Reader:
This is the scene where people are mocking, jeering, and yelling at
Jesus as he makes his way towards his death. Veronica gives Jesus the
dignity he deserves by coming forward and wiping his dirty, bloody
face. Veronica gives Jesus simple respect because she feels he
deserves some dignity. She reaches out to a condemned man and
wipes his face. He was an outcast and yet she still reaches out to touch
him and comfort him. She doesnt care what other people think of her
and she doesnt care that she could get in trouble.
This small act of compassion should speak to us. Veronica did all she
could at the moment to enhance the dignity of Jesus. With tenderness
and love, she spoke, through her actions, of the injustice and cruelty of
Jesus punishment.
How many times have we walked passed someone knowing that a
smile or hello would have been easy to offer? How many times have
we listened to someone being mocked or being treated cruelly, and
turned away, saying nothing?
Our smallest actions do matter. Taking time out of our busy schedule to
show compassion does make a difference to someone in need.
(Moment of Silence)
Leader: Your attitude must be that of Christ, who humbled himself
All: ...obediently accepting death, even death on a cross.

SONG: WAY OF THE CROSS

Refrain:
We carry the saving cross through the roads of the world,
Through the alleys of poverty and misery
Marching to a dawning day, to freedom and victory
To Gods life and endless glory
Verse:
Christ, Good Shepherd, on the cross crucified
He leads the way of the cross
(Repeat Refrain)

THE 7TH STATION: JESUS FALLS THE SECOND TIME

Leader: We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you
All (genuflect): Because by your holy cross you have redeemed
the world.
Leader: Exhausted from the long journey towards Golgatha, the
Place of the Skull, each step Jesus took caused him great pain. He
faltered again and fell to the ground.
Reflection Reader:
There are many ways we fall as a people on the path of life today.
When the poorest people in Uganda die because they dont have
the money for medical care, we all fall. When orphaned children
around the world are left destitute with the responsibility of fending
for themselves, we all fall. When people cant afford health
insurance and get sick, we all fall. When companies pay men or
white people more than women or minorities, we all fall. When
society places no value on the lives of the unborn and states
support abortion, we all fall. When children in suburban schools are
better educated than children in urban or rural schools because of
more funding and better resources, we all fall. When peoples
rights, especially the rights to human dignity, respect, and life are
violated, we all fall. When society does nothing to correct these
violations, we all fall.
Many of us, like Jesus, have unfair crosses placed upon our
shoulders, resulting in our fall. However, we must look at Jesus
example and, like him, find the strength in ourselves and in one
another to get up again -- no matter how many times we fall.
(Moment of Silence)

Leader: Your attitude must be that of Christ, who humbled

himself
All: ...obediently accepting death, even death on a cross.
SONG: WAY OF THE CROSS
Refrain:
We carry the saving cross through the roads of the world,
Through the alleys of poverty and misery
Marching to a dawning day, to freedom and victory
To Gods life and endless glory
Verse:
Christ, truth and life, condemned by falsehood
He leads the way of the cross
(Repeat Refrain)
THE 8TH STATION: JESUS MEETS THE WOMEN OF JERUSALEM
Leader: We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you
All (genuflect): Because by your holy cross you have redeemed
the world.
Leader: Along the way, large groups of people followed Jesus.
Many women mourned and wept for him. Jesus turned to them and
said, Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me; weep rather for
yourselves and for your children.
Reflection Reader:
Jesus calls us look out not only for the well-being of those close to
us, but the well-being of all Gods children. Jesus is selfless in his
words to the women of Jerusalem. For a moment or two, he doesnt
think about his suffering, but their suffering. He stops to comfort
them! He is more concerned about their struggles than his own life.
Women throughout the ages have always faced many struggles.
Many women today still weep because of the injustices they face.
They have watched their children die of diseases that were
treatable and preventable. Women have watched their sons and
daughters fight and lose their lives in war. Women have been
treated as second class citizens without a voice in their cultures,
their careers, or even in their marriages.
Jesus knew that in his day, women were not treated as equal to
men, yet he took the time to acknowledge them and comfort them.
Jesus always looked out for the common good of all. We must see

the world as Jesus does, that all are created as equal in Gods eyes
and must live in harmony in an interdependent world.
(Moment of Silence)
Leader: Your attitude must be that of Christ, who humbled
himself
All: ...obediently accepting death, even death on a cross.
SONG: WAY OF THE CROSS
Refrain:
We carry the saving cross through the roads of the world,
Through the alleys of poverty and misery
Marching to a dawning day, to freedom and victory
To Gods life and endless glory
Verse:
Christ, our healer, consoler of those who grieve
He leads the way of the cross
(Repeat Refrain)
THE 9TH STATION: JESUS FALLS THE THIRD TIME
Leader: We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you
All (genuflect): Because by your holy cross you have redeemed
the world.
Leader: For a third time, the weight of the cross overcame Jesus.
He fell to the ground in tremendous pain, but somehow managed
to get to his feet.
Reflection Reader:
At a young age we begin to find the strength to stand up on our
own. But soon the weight of the world slowly builds, and like Jesus
we fall to the ground. The weight of material possessions often
builds on us until we fall into the deep, dark hole of want and
pleasure.
Jesus bore the weight of our sins on his shoulders. We must not
stop trying to give up our dependency on things. Jesus will help
us, but we have to recognize our faults first.
How many times have we complained about needing our own
space at home, while here in our own community people share a
room with 50 to 100 others at a homeless shelter? How many pairs
of shoes do we have in our closets, while people wait in line for
hours for the possibility of putting shoes on their childrens feet?

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Most times we dont even realize how the weight of materialism

weighs us down. As consumers we become concerned with the
right clothes, or the right new gadget we forget about the love of
Jesus and the love of others and we fall. God doesnt care what we
own or possess. God cares about who we are becoming and how
we treat one another.
(Moment of Silence)
Leader: Your attitude must be that of Christ, who humbled
himself
All: ...obediently accepting death, even death on a cross.
SONG: WAY OF THE CROSS
Refrain:
We carry the saving cross through the roads of the world,
Through the alleys of poverty and misery
Marching to a dawning day, to freedom and victory
To Gods life and endless glory
Verse:
Christ, redeemer, crowned with piercing thorns
He leads the way of the cross
(Repeat Refrain)
THE 10TH STATION: JESUS IS STRIPPED OF HIS GARMENTS
Leader: We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you
All (genuflect): Because by your holy cross you have redeemed
the world.
Leader: When Jesus reached Golgotha, the soldiers took his
clothing and divided it four waysone for each soldier. But they did
not want to tear his seamless garment, which was woven in one
piece from neck to hem. Instead they cast lots for it.
Reflection Reader:
When Jesus was stripped of his garments, the soldiers wouldnt tear
the seamless one. Joseph Cardinal Bernardin first used this image
to explain how human life issues cannot be torn apart from one
another. All life is precious because it comes from God.
Jesus lost everything he had, even the clothes off his back. Too
often in the world people have their very survival rights stripped
away. Today in many areas of the so-called developed world,
people are trying to say that life is not precious at every stage. Or,

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that if someone is born with a physical or mental handicap, their

life may not be worth the same as yours or mine.
Each one of us is called to protect the poor and the vulnerable.
Innocent children, born and unborn, the disabled, the prisoner, and
the elderly are counting on our support and encouragement. It is
our time to be Christ for the least among us.
(Moment of Silence)
Leader: Your attitude must be that of Christ, who humbled
himself
All: ...obediently accepting death, even death on a cross.
SONG: WAY OF THE CROSS
Refrain:
We carry the saving cross through the roads of the world,
Through the alleys of poverty and misery
Marching to a dawning day, to freedom and victory
To Gods life and endless glory
Verse:
Christ Son of David, stripped of His clothes
He leads the way of the cross
(Repeat Refrain)
THE 11TH STATION: JESUS IS NAILED TO THE CROSS
Leader: We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you
All (genuflect): Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the
world.
Leader: After reaching Golgotha, the heavy burden of the cross was
finally removed, but Jesus suffering was far from over. As the nails
were driven through his hands and feet, the pain he felt was
excruciating.
Reflection Reader:
There are many people in our world who are nailed to a cross just as
Jesus was. The priest imprisoned in China for practicing his faith, the
labor reformers executed by oppressive regimes in South America are
nailed to a cross. There are the children in Africa, orphaned by
genocide, who now fight wars as 11-year-old soldiers using assault
weapons. There are children here in the United States who have only
one meal a day, because that is all their family can afford.

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These people are all nailed to the cross by society. Jesus refused to
resort to violence, yet he was subject to the brutal violence of those
around him. Many people turn to violence when trying to seek revenge
or to solve a problem. War is a failure for humanity and yet it is often
used to attempt to solve problems. Instead of negotiation with one
another, leaders try to use power to get their way with another
country. People on the streets sometimes think violence will solve their
problems, yet it only creates more problems.
Jesus showed us the way of non-violent resistance to injustice in
society. It is not the way of passive resignation in the face of the
powers of the world. Rather, it is a passionate witness to the power of
the cross, which reveals the transforming mystery of Gods love.
(Moment of Silence)
Leader: Your attitude must be that of Christ, who humbled himself
All: ...obediently accepting death, even death on a cross.
SONG: WAY OF THE CROSS
Refrain:
We carry the saving cross through the roads of the world,
Through the alleys of poverty and misery
Marching to a dawning day, to freedom and victory
To Gods life and endless glory
Verse:
Christ Lamb of God, for us sinners crucified
He leads the way of the cross
(Repeat Refrain)
THE 12TH STATION: JESUS DIES ON THE CROSS
Leader: We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you
All (genuflect): Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the
world.
Leader: At noon, darkness fell over the countryside and lasted until
mid-afternoon. Jesus cried out, My God, my God, why have you
forsaken me? Then he uttered a loud cry and gave up his spirit.
(Moment of Silence)
Reflection Reader:
When Jesus cries out, My God, my God why have you forsaken me?
he is reciting Psalm 22. This is not a prayer of isolation and
forsakenness, but red in its entirety, it tells of a person who places
their trust in God and who knows even in the darkest hours, God is with
them.

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This is the promise that Jesus gives to us. Even in our darkest times, he
will be with us.
We have the privilege to receive Jesus body and blood every week.
With this nourishment we are called beyond ourselves to take Jesus
promise with us as we strive to make a better world for all people.
Sometimes people ask, Where is God in all of these terrible things that
are happening in the world today? The answer is: God is here, in our
hearts, encouraging us to be the presence of Christ for one another so
that no one should ever have to cry out in isolation or desperation, My
God, my God why have you forsaken me?
(Moment of Silence)
Leader: Your attitude must be that of Christ, who humbled himself
All: ...obediently accepting death, even death on a cross.
SONG: WAY OF THE CROSS
Refrain:
We carry the saving cross through the roads of the world,
Through the alleys of poverty and misery
Marching to a dawning day, to freedom and victory
To Gods life and endless glory
Verse:
Christ victor, through the saving cross
He leads the way of the cross
(Repeat Refrain)
THE 13TH STATION: JESUS IS TAKEN DOWN FROM THE CROSS
Leader: We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you
All (genuflect): Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the
world.
Leader: The Soldiers came to break the legs of the other men. When
they saw that Jesus was already dead they decided not to break his
legs. Instead, a soldier thrust a lance into Jesus side and blood and
water flowed out. Then Joseph of Arimathea came to remove Jesus
body.
Reflection Reader:
How often do we add insult to injury like the soldier did? How often do
we get asked by someone for some spare change, and not give it to
them for fear of what they will do with it? How often do we hear about
an epidemic or natural disaster, but fail to do anything because it takes

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time and money? We not only have the responsibility to be aware of

the problem, we have the responsibility to act on the problem. Even if
we cant prevent the injustice from happening, we can ease the burden
in little ways.
We cant solve world hunger by ourselves, but we can donate food to
local food drives. We cant stop oppression in far off countries, but we
can pray for people. We can give people hope.
Jesus body was bloodied, dirty, and damaged. Things seemed
hopeless for his followers. But some, like Joseph of Arimathea, did not
lose hope. Joseph courageously asked Pilate for Jesus body. He stood
up for Jesus.
What about people today who are being denied their rights? Will there
be someone to support them and give them hope, or will their legs be
broken by the soldiers of injustice and dehumanization? Do we
encourage and stand up for hope in the world or do we hide away in
fear?
(Moment of Silence)
Leader: Your attitude must be that of Christ, who humbled himself
All: ...obediently accepting death, even death on a cross.
SONG: WAY OF THE CROSS
Refrain:
We carry the saving cross through the roads of the world,
Through the alleys of poverty and misery
Marching to a dawning day, to freedom and victory
To Gods life and endless glory
Verse:
Christ, our Saviour, in the tomb laid to rest
He leads the way of the cross
(Repeat Refrain

THE 14TH STATION: JESUS IS LAID IN A TOMB

Leader: We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you
All (genuflect): Because by your holy cross you have
redeemed the world.
Leader: Joseph of Arimathea took the body of Jesus, wrapped it
in a clean shroud, and placed it in the tomb. Then he rolled a
huge stone in front of the new tomb and went away.
Reflection Reader:

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It is so easy to be discouraged. The disciples, who all believed in

Jesus, went away in despair over the execution of their teacher
and friend.
It is easy for us too to be discouraged and fall into despair over
the injustices of the world. It is hard to believe that a few
ordinary people can do anything to change the world. It is much
easier to believe that there is nothing we can realistically do,
and so we bury the issue or the problem.
Sometimes it does seem easier to roll a stone over the
problems of the world, and to convince ourselves that they are
not our problems as well. It is so easy to forget our
responsibilities as brothers and sisters in Christ. Yet, we are
called to faith, hope, and trust. We are called to believe that
anyone can make a difference in the world. It may not be easy.
But only through faith, hope, and trust in Jesus can we change
the world.
God calls us to take the difficult path sometimes. God calls us to
embrace a difficult situation, and struggle through it. With Gods
help, anyone can make a difference. One person can start an
organization that will relieve world hunger. One person can start
an organization that will help people with AIDS. One person can
give a hug to a lonely elderly person. One person can smile and
acknowledge someone else on the street.
Jesus gave his life for all of us. Are we willing to return the
favor?
(Moment of Silence)
Leader: Your attitude must be that of Christ, who humbled
himself
All: ...obediently accepting death, even death on a cross.

CLOSING PRAYER
Leader: Jesus died so that we might live. Through the
pain and suffering of the Cross, Jesus bore the weight of
our sins. His Resurrection is the Great Triumph over
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suffering and death. We are not alone, we do not lose

hope, for our God is victorious.
Let us pray:
All Loving God
With hearts transformed by the power of grace we hold
the key to your Kingdom of Love.
Help us, your Church, to be united in compassionate
service.
Open our eyes and our hearts to the needs of those
around us.
With love and compassion, guide us on our journey to You.
Through the sacrifice of the Cross may we realize that our
sacrifices build your Kingdom too.
Help us to trust that every selfless act we perform is a
reflection of your love.
With the strength of the Spirit and the hope of Salvation,
allow us to continue your work on earth.
We ask this in the Name of Jesus, our crucified and risen
Lord.
All: Amen.
Leader: And may Almighty God bless us, the Father, Son,
and Holy Spirit.
All: Amen.
Leader: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord,
especially as he is found among the poor and suffering of
our world.
All: Thanks be to God.

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